Brockton man charged with murder at city bar

Kierft Noel, 23, has been charged with murder, unlawful possession of a firearm and carrying a loaded firearm in the April 11, 2014 incident at The Lit bar.

Enterprise Staff Report

A Brockton man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred at The Lit bar in Brockton on April 11, 2014. Kierft Noel, 23, has been charged with murder, unlawful possession of a firearm and carrying a loaded firearm, police announced Wednesday.

The arrest was made by state police detectives assigned to Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz's office.

On April 11, 2014, about 12:28 p.m., police received a call that a person had been shot inside The Lit Restaurant at 128 Ames St. Emergency personnel and police responded to the scene.

The victim was identified as Elson G. Miranda, 22, of Brockton.

The shooting prompted city hearings over the embattled bar, which has been the scene of previous violence.

Noel was to be arraigned in Brockton District Court Wednesday afternoon.

Also on Wednesday, in nearby Brockton Superior Court, Kent Johnson of Falmouth and Rodney Finch of Brockton are standing trial in the beating death of 41-year-old Brian Bishop. The incident took at the The Lit in 2012.